Southern MN Area Human Resources Association

Southern MN Area Human Resources Association SMAHRA is a local, non-profit human resources organization, nationally affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Welcome to our page.
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Located in the Minnesota River Valley, the Southern Minnesota Area Human Resources Association (SMAHRA) is a business professional group of local members with experience in personnel and organizational management, leadership, finance and accounting, staffing and recruiting, benefit administration, employment law and human resources. We offer monthly programming and education, networking events, sc

holarships toward HR Certification and HR Conferences, and resources. We have active in Southern Minnesota since 1976. You can also find us on social media. Twitter
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Why Join a Chapter? SHRM has created a "Why Join a SHRM chapter" video https://vimeo.com/153563698
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Get your application in by 11:59pm ET to take advantage of the early bird application deadline for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-...
09/11/2024

Get your application in by 11:59pm ET to take advantage of the early bird application deadline for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP test.

https://buff.ly/3zmVGW6

Message our page or contact board member Katie Laven with any questions!

Tomorrow is the day! Invite a friend and join us for our monthly networking lunch at WowZone.Register at www.smahra.org.
09/09/2024

Tomorrow is the day! Invite a friend and join us for our monthly networking lunch at WowZone.

Register at www.smahra.org.

One week left to take advantage of the early bird application deadline! If you've considered taking your SHRM-CP or SHRM...
09/04/2024

One week left to take advantage of the early bird application deadline! If you've considered taking your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP test, now is the time to get registered for the 12/1 - 2/15 testing window! https://buff.ly/3zmVGW6

Message our page or contact board member Katie Laven with questions!

There is still time to apply for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP test! The early bird application deadline is coming up on Sept...
08/20/2024

There is still time to apply for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP test! The early bird application deadline is coming up on September 11th!

https://buff.ly/3zmVGW6

Message our page or contact board member Katie Laven with questions!

Glad that we were able to participate in the great event yesterday with Greater Mankato Growth and a number of other non...
08/15/2024

Glad that we were able to participate in the great event yesterday with Greater Mankato Growth and a number of other non-profits! Thanks for the shout out The Free Press of Mankato MN!

MANKATO — Volunteers are needed to make the world go round, said a nonprofit leader Wednesday at an event highlighting needs at organizations in the Mankato area.

Glad to be part of the Greater Mankato Growth Non-Profit Volunteer & Information Fair today!
08/14/2024

Glad to be part of the Greater Mankato Growth Non-Profit Volunteer & Information Fair today!

Tomorrow is the big day! Join Kaitlynn and Kris at our booth on August 14th at Bethany Lutheran College to learn more ab...
08/13/2024

Tomorrow is the big day! Join Kaitlynn and Kris at our booth on August 14th at Bethany Lutheran College to learn more about SMAHRA! Discover a variety of local nonprofit organizations and broaden your understanding.

Our networking lunch is in 1 hour! Join us at Wow Zone each month to discuss topics that matter to you.Want to get the l...
08/13/2024

Our networking lunch is in 1 hour! Join us at Wow Zone each month to discuss topics that matter to you.

Want to get the latest info about our programming? Jump onto the website to subscribe to our email list. www.smahra.org

Come join Kaitlynn at our booth on August 14th at Bethany Lutheran College to discover more about SMAHRA. Explore a vari...
08/09/2024

Come join Kaitlynn at our booth on August 14th at Bethany Lutheran College to discover more about SMAHRA. Explore a variety of local nonprofit organizations and expand your knowledge!

Meet the Board!Stephanie Haedt is our Legislative Director. In her role at Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, LTD, she cur...
07/31/2024

Meet the Board!
Stephanie Haedt is our Legislative Director. In her role at Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, LTD, she currently focuses on family law, business law, civil litigation, medial assistance, and estate planning. Stephanie is a Minnesota native and currently lives in Albert Lea making her passionate about Minnesotans. Stephanie hosted SMAHRA's legal update in June and provided a wealth of information for those who attended.

Meet the Board!Ann Marie Johnson is our Outreach Officer -- she specializes in connecting with local colleges to encoura...
07/29/2024

Meet the Board!
Ann Marie Johnson is our Outreach Officer -- she specializes in connecting with local colleges to encourage students into Human Resources and to be equipped with the skills needed to build high-quality businesses. At Door Engineering, Ann Marie is the Human Resources Manager. She transitioned into HR when her job required her to go to businesses to educate their employees on their retirement plans and she realized she loved it!

Check out some best practices courtesy of Abdo's Annual Payroll and HR Best Practices Calendar. Utilize this to help you...
07/25/2024

Check out some best practices courtesy of Abdo's Annual Payroll and HR Best Practices Calendar. Utilize this to help you distribute tasks throughout the year and hit your key deadlines.

Meet the Board!Kelly Duncan is our chapter Treasurer. Growing up on a dairy farm, Kelly developed her strong work ethic ...
07/23/2024

Meet the Board!
Kelly Duncan is our chapter Treasurer. Growing up on a dairy farm, Kelly developed her strong work ethic at a young age. She now follows the advice to not focus on the things you can't control but to figure out what your big rocks are so you can make time for those most important things.

We'll be at Bethany Lutheran with Greater Mankato Growth on August 14th! Come learn about SMAHRA and other nonprofits in...
07/18/2024

We'll be at Bethany Lutheran with Greater Mankato Growth on August 14th! Come learn about SMAHRA and other nonprofits in the community!

Board Members Kris and Kaitlynn will be there!

Have you considered getting your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification? The applications for the December 1st through Februa...
07/15/2024

Have you considered getting your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification? The applications for the December 1st through February 15th testing window is OPEN. Go straight to the SHRM website for more information: https://buff.ly/3zmVGW6

If you have any questions, message our page or reach out to board member Katie Laven!

The comment period for Paid Leave Rulemaking ends TOMORROW! Make your voice heard and get your questions answered!From D...
07/09/2024

The comment period for Paid Leave Rulemaking ends TOMORROW! Make your voice heard and get your questions answered!

From DEED on how to participate in Paid Leave rulemaking:
Attend a virtual listening session --The Paid Leave will host three, 90-minute virtual listening sessions July 9-10 to gather public input on a variety of topics, including but not limited to: Health Care Provider Certification, Opting In, Seasonal Employment, Safety Leave, Claims Administration, Role of the Employer, Small Employer Assistance Grants, Covered Employment, and Job Protections.

To sign up for one of these “Any Topic” listening sessions, go to our website: Rulemaking / Minnesota Paid Leave (mn.gov).
Please note: Paid Leave listening sessions are designed to gather public comments on a specific set of topics and draft rules. If you are seeking general information about the Paid Leave program, please check out the FAQs on our website and submit your own questions through this form Paid Family and Medical Leave - Formstack.

Comment through the Office of Administrative Hearings
The public can comment directly on Paid Leave draft rules through the Office of Administrative Hearings website: Office of Administrative Hearings Comments On Rules (granicusideas.com). Comments received are public and will be available for review at the OAH Rulemaking eComments website.

Meet the Board!Kelli Malinski is our marketing co-chair. She works alongside Kaitlynn Steele for our marketing and socia...
07/08/2024

Meet the Board!
Kelli Malinski is our marketing co-chair. She works alongside Kaitlynn Steele for our marketing and social media efforts. Kelli is the Associate People Business Partner at Capstone in North Mankato and is HRCI certified.

July's networking lunch is tomorrow! Hop onto the website to register yourself and a friend!www.smahra.org
07/08/2024

July's networking lunch is tomorrow! Hop onto the website to register yourself and a friend!
www.smahra.org

We're having our networking lunch next week on July 9th. Be sure to register online at smahra.org.

Bring a friend and enjoy lunch together while discussing topics that are important to you!

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Mankato, MN

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